2020 CDF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1249 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0932 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1007 LKR

2020 CDF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CDF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.1249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.0932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0317 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1076 to the December average rate of 0.0960, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1249 was up 11.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CDF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 624 LKR

2019 Average 540 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 466 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.59 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1133

0.0923

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CDF to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1065, compared to 0.0948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1065

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0309 LKR (High: 0.1249 / Low: 0.0940). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 LKR (High: 0.1079 / Low: 0.1074).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0309

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0960) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1080), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0120 (-11.12%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0960

2019 Avg (December) 0.1080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1079	0.1074	0.1076
February	0.1077	0.1071	0.1074
March	0.1107	0.1070	0.1084
April	0.1131	0.1107	0.1115
May	0.1094	0.1016	0.1050
June	0.1019	0.0969	0.0993
July	0.0973	0.0944	0.0955
August	0.0955	0.0932	0.0942
September	0.0948	0.0939	0.0943
October	0.1020	0.0936	0.0946
November	0.0944	0.0938	0.0940
December	0.1249	0.0940	0.0960